Finding the Third Proportional to 64,924 and 100,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,924 and 100,252 is: 154,803.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,924 : 100,252 = 100,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,924/100,252 = 100,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,924x = 100,252 × 100,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,924x = 10,050,463,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,050,463,504/64,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,803.52
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